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Local Politics
‘We have not considered a Citizenship by Investment Scheme’ – Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith said the current administration has not discussed the merits or lack thereof of a Citizen by Investment programme as is the case in some Caribbean states, most notably in St Kitts and Nevis.
‘I’ve gotten licks!’ – Speaker Ingrid A. Moses
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Speaker of the House of Assembly Honourable Ingrid A. Moses said she has gotten “licks” from members of the Virgin Islands House of Assembly during her first tenure as Speaker in the Second House of Assembly.
Guess what happened while we were spreeing?
By Alred C. Frett
Are we celebrating Freedom or just learning to accept Misery?
Slave Ships are in the Harbour, Leaders still sign Documents in Secrecy and Citizens are unsure whether they have been bought or sold… As Celebrations pass into History, folks still complain about the price of things within the Village and Children charged to celebrate their Emancipation - Some claim to know I am against this and are asking why have I not spoken out this year?
VIP internal elections set for September 2, 2015
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The opposition Virgin Islands Party has announced it will be conducting its elections of office bearers when the Party’s Congress convenes on September 2, 2015.
Hon Fahie wants Carrot Bay Village renamed to honour past stalwarts
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – Representative for the First District Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has disclosed that he will moving to have the Carrot Bay Cultural Village permanently named after one of four men who contributed to the development of the Fisherman’s Dock and bringing that project to fruition.
‘Invest in youth!’ – insists Hon Andrew A. Fahie to Gov't
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Senior member of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and Representative for the First District Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said investments by Government must be made in youth and they must be involved in the affairs of the territory so they can take the reins when that time comes.
SOLD! Florida-based Seven Seas Water has purchased Biwater (BVI)
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word just reaching our news room from our team of reporters is that Florida based Seven Seas Water Corporation, a division of AquaVenture Holdings, has been identified as the company that has purchased the Biwater operations in the Virgin Islands.
‘No water: You can’t brush; you can’t flush!’ - SCB Resident
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – A resident of Sea Cows Bay is peeved at the Water and Sewerage Department for the lack of water to her apartment and many adjoining ones and wants speedy remedial action taken as the days are being counted since they last had water two days ago.
Dr Karl Dawson back on the job as HLSCC President
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Dr Karl Dawson has returned to his post at the territory’s lone tertiary institution following some reported turbulence between him and the Board of Directors of the college who allegedly voted to remove him as President.
Gov’t has to take sports more seriously- Hon Fraser
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Third District Representative and Leader of the Opposition Hon Julian Fraser RA has admonished Government for seemingly not doing enough for the development of sports and ultimately the youth in the Virgin Islands.
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